From 4 August 2021, there are differing restrictions placed on the ability of workers in locked down areas in Queensland to attend work in a hospital, aged care or disability setting, even if that work would ordinarily be essential work. Importantly, the Direction is one of the first in Australia to draw a distinction between a vaccinated person (being a person who has received the prescribed doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccination) and an unvaccinated person...
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MinterEllison is one of the Asia Pacific's leading law firms. Established in Sydney in 1827, our firm today operates in Australia, Hong Kong, mainland China, Mongolia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom through a network of integrated offices and associated offices.
Our success has been driven by the vision of our partners, the in-depth industry expertise of our lawyers, and our commitment to work closely with clients to deliver seamless service wherever they need us.
We understand the challenges that businesses operating in a globalised marketplace face, and offer clients services that are multi-disciplinary and industry facing. Our deep understanding of how business is conducted in our region, local language skills, and proven track record for delivering outstanding work mean that clients access local experience and expertise that is informed by an international perspective.
MinterEllison's large and diverse client base includes blue-chip public and private companies, leading multinationals operating in the region, global financial institutions, government organisations and state-owned entities.
Our strong technical skills, underpinned by the ability to deliver commercially practical solutions that assist clients to achieve their business goals and objectives, have led to our firm's involvement in some of the Asia Pacific's most innovative and high-profile transactions.
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Craig Boyle
Partner
Ben Cockerill
Partner
Bryn Davis
Partner
Tom French
Partner
Mike Hales
Office Managing Partner
Adam Handley
Partner
Melissa Joyce
Partner
Matthew Knox
Partner
Alex Lowe
Partner
Gehann Perera
Partner
Nada Raphael
Partner
Kathy Reid
Partner
Lee Rossetto
Partner
Ben Rumble
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David Suttner
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Gemey Visscher
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Mark Williams
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Katrina Alidenes
Special Counsel
Natalie Casale
Special Counsel
Charlie Clifton
Special Counsel
Anthony Di Biase
Special Counsel
Jessie Earl
Special Counsel
Rob Humphreys
Special Counsel
Jenny McKenzie
Special Counsel
Sarah Moore
Special Counsel
Briony Pole
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Tighe Whelan
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Restrictions for Queensland Care Workers Based on COVID-19 Vaccination Status
From 4 August 2021, there are differing restrictions placed on the ability of workers in locked down areas in Queensland to attend work in a hospital, aged care or disability setting, even if that work would ordinarily be essential work. Importantly, the Direction is one of the first in Australia to draw a distinction between a vaccinated person (being a person who has received the prescribed doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccination) and an unvaccinated person...
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MinterEllison advises on Victorian Renewable Energy Targets Auction, VRET2.
Leading law firm MinterEllison has advised Victoria's Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) on designing and implementing its second Victorian Renewable Energy Target reverse auction program (VRET2). The program provides investment certainty in the construction of new energy generation projects. VRET2 aims to ensure that 40% of the State's electricity generation comes from renewable sources by 2025 and 50% by 2030. Through the reverse auction program, the Victorian Government awarded commercial contracts in support of over 623 MW of new solar energy capacity, including four big batteries...
MinterEllison advised on VicRoads Modernisation project
MinterEllison advised the Victorian Government on the VicRoads Modernisation project, announced last week. MinterEllison is proud to have assisted the Victorian government to deliver this important project for the benefit of all Victorians. Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas and Minister for Roads and Road Safety Ben Carroll last week announced the outcome of the 15-month VicRoads Modernisation process. It will establish a 40-year partnership in which the Government retains ownership of VicRoads, while generating $7.9 billion in upfront proceeds for the State, which will be invested in the new Victorian Future Fund to help manage Victoria's pandemic debt...